Assistive Technology

Facilitated communication is one form of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) that has been an effective means of expression for some individuals with labels of autism and other developmental disabilities. It entails learning to communicate by typing on a keyboard or pointing at letters, images, or other symbols to represent messages. Facilitated communication involves a combination of physical and emotional support to an individual who has difficulties with speech and with intentional pointing (e.g., unassisted typing). Individual sessions support children to communicate through typing.

(Institute on Disability. About FC. Retrieved February 2, 2012, from http://www.iod.unh.edu/projects/fc_skill_builders/about_FC.aspx)